Wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is freezing on ice during crossing of frozen river. Small animal put its bare tail on head. This special adaptation a

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Wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is freezing on ice during crossing of frozen river. Small animal put its bare tail on head. This special adaptation allows animal to conserve energy. Boreal forest

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